The nurse caring for an older patient who resides in an assisted living facility is asked to obtain and witness the patient's signature on a living will document.The nurse responds most appropriately when stating:

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It is not permissible for the nurse to secure the patient's signature or to witness the patient's signature on a living will document.Generally speaking,an employee or owner of a facility in which the patient resides cannot witness this document.

The Nurse Caring for an Older Patient Who Resides in an Assisted